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Data center firm NTT partners with Climeworks for carbon removal amid AI demand

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NTT Data, a significant data center operator, has entered into an agreement to purchase carbon removal credits from the startup Climeworks. This partnership is notable as it marks the first such deal between Climeworks and a major company involved in AI infrastructure. The agreement aims to help NTT Data meet its climate goals amidst rising emissions concerns linked to the AI boom. AI

IMPACT Signals growing pressure on AI infrastructure providers to address carbon footprints, potentially increasing demand for carbon removal solutions.

RANK_REASON A major data center operator is purchasing carbon removal credits, indicating a potential trend in the AI infrastructure sector to address emissions.

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Data center firm NTT partners with Climeworks for carbon removal amid AI demand

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A major data center operator is purchasing carbon removal credits, indicating a potential trend in the AI infrastructure sector to address emissions.
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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Amy Harder ·

    Exclusive: Data center firm inks carbon removal deal as AI demand surges

    <p>NTT Data, a major data center operator, is buying carbon removal credits from startup Climeworks to help meet its climate goals, the companies exclusively shared with Axios on Thursday.</p><p><strong>Why it matters</strong>: Surging energy demand from AI is increasing scrutiny…

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